May weather forecast
Half Moon, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Half Moon, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.5°F (26.4°C) and min 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C). Half Moon experiences an average temperature drop to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Half Moon, in May, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Half Moon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.9 days and collects up to 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Half Moon, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Half Moon, is 79.5°F (26.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 63.3°F (17.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Half Moon?

In Half Moon, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Half Moon?

In May, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout May, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Half Moon have in May?

In May, the average day length in Half Moon is 14h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Half Moon have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Half Moon is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Half Moon, NC

Average temperature in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 63.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Half Moon, NC

Average pressure in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Half Moon, NC

Average wind speed in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Half Moon, NC

Average humidity in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Half Moon, NC

Average rainfall in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Half Moon, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Half Moon, NC

Average snowfall in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February, November and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Half Moon, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Half Moon, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Half Moon, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Half Moon, NC

Average UV index in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Half Moon, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Half Moon, NC

Average visibility in May - Half Moon, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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